Ciaran vs Arlen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ciaran

Boy #1,779 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish British

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Boy #1,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Ciaran Rank #1,779

Arlen Rank #1,688

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 vs #1779 for Ciaran.

Is Ciaran or Arlen more popular?

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 compared to Ciaran at #1779 in the United States.

What do Ciaran and Arlen mean?

Ciaran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ciaran and Arlen boy or girl names?

Ciaran is primarily a boy name. Arlen is primarily a boy name.